Leaning forward — using it like a good morning
Hip hinge takes over; quad loading is reduced.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHamstrings
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Squat · Lower Body
Belt Squat
Coaching cues
- Belt attached to the loading mechanism at the hips
- Stand on the elevated platforms; squat between them
- Upright torso — no spinal load; pure leg drive
- Full depth; drive through whole foot to stand
Common faults 2
Knee valgus at the bottom
Adductors and TFL overpower glutes at full depth.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗